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Requirements MAJOR REQUIREMENTS Comparative Literature 200: Introduction to Comparative Literature, normally taken by the spring of the sophomore year; six advanced literature courses in the original languages (normally at the 200 level or above), balanced between two literature departments (of which English may be one): at least two of these (one in each literature) must be at the 300 level or above, or its equivalent as approved in advance by the advisor; one course in critical theory; two electives in Comparative Literature; Comparative Literature 398: Theories and Methods in Comparative Literature; and 399: Senior Seminar in Comparative Literature. Courses in Comparative Literature may be drawn from a variety of departments. A listing of current courses will appear each year in the Bi-College Course Guide. Students interested in pursuing a Comparative Literature major should discuss their preparation and program of courses with the Comparative Literature chairperson early in their first or second year at the college. MINOR REQUIREMENTS Comparative Literature 200 and 398, plus four advanced literature courses in the original languages (normally at the 200 level or above) divided between two literature departments, of which English may be one. At least one course of these four must be at the 300 level. Students who minor are encouraged to choose their national literature courses from those with a comparative component. REQUIREMENTS FOR HONORS Students who, in the judgment of the Advisory Committee in Comparative Literature, have done distinguished work in their Comparative Literature courses and in the Senior Seminar will be considered for Departmental Honors.         Back to Academics. . . Back to Haverford College For questions and comments please contact Maud McInerney. Last updated on September 30, 2002 .